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USA -Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Mrs. Freshley’s and Other Brands of Swiss Rolls and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread – Salmonella

Posted on July 25, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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As a precautionary measure, Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling Swiss Rolls sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value, distributed nationwide, and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, due to the potential presence of Salmonella in an ingredient, whey powder. The ingredient recall was initiated by a third-party whey powder manufacturer and supplier. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled items.

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USA -Cyclospora cases multiply in Illinois

Posted on July 25, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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In an update on the Cyclospora situation in Illinois, The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports that as of today, 458 cases of cyclosporiasis in counties across Illinois, wth people becoming ill starting in mid-May.

Health officials report 178 Illinois cases reported eating salads from McDonald’s in the days before becoming ill and 135 Illinois cases are linked to a private event held at the Evanston Golf Club.

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite; it is not transmitted directly from one person to another person. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea, which can be profuse. Other common symptoms include anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, nausea, flatulence, abdominal cramping, and myalgia; vomiting and low-grade fever may also occur.

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USA -Pepperidge Farm recalls Goldfish because of whey powder – Salmonella

Posted on July 25, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Pepperidge Farm Inc. has recalled four flavors of its Goldfish crackers because they were made with a whey powder ingredient that has been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

The Goldfish cracker recall includes 18 separate package styles of four flavors — Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar; Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion; Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar; and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel, according to a recall notice posted on the company’s website. 

Certain Goldfish products are also under recall in Canada. Federal food safety officials in the United States and Canada say they have not received any reports of confirmed illnesses related to the recalled Goldfish crackers.

A complete list of Goldfish products subject to the U.S. recall is available on the Pepperidge Farm website. It includes photos of the products and package coding so consumers can check any unused portions of the crackers they have in their homes. 

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Canada – Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on July 24, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, July 23, 2018 – Campbell Company of Canada is recalling Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers 180 g 20/JAN/19
24/JAN/19
31/JAN/19
2/FEB/19
11/FEB/19
18/FEB/19		 0 14100 08406 8
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers 69 g 25/JAN/19
26/JAN/19		 0 14100 23245 2

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USA – Cyclospora Infections Linked to Del Monte Veggie Trays Surpasses 230

Posted on July 24, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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The latest report from CDC puts the laboratory-confirmed case count of cyclosporiasis in people who reportedly consumed contaminated Del Monte trays at 237. The infections are in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Seven people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

More than one month ago, Del Monte recalled 6- ,12-, and 28-ounce vegetable trays containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and dill dip. The products were sold to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket and Peapod. According to an FDA update, Del Monte is also recalling 28-ounce veggie trays that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana.

FDA, CDC and other federal agencies continue to investigate the multistate outbreak. They are advising that the vegetable trays are neither sold nor consumed.

More information is available on the CDC website.

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USA – Over 100 sickened after Evanston Golf Club event – Cyclospora

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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More than 100 people fell ill due to a food-borne parasite they allegedly picked up at a suburban golf course, authorities said.

Skokie health officials said they believe it happened during a July 3rd celebration at Evanston Golf Club, which is located in Skokie, where some 950 members and guests gathered for a big picnic and fireworks. Many of them started feeling sick about a week later, and when they compared notes they realized the common thread was the event at the club.

The cause was Cyclosporiasus, a food-borne illness caused by microscopic parasites.

Dr. Catherine Counard from the Skokie Health Department said people generally become ill about a week after ingesting the parasites. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea and fatigue.

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Russia – Takeaway ends in hospital stay: Russian kebab eatery leaves dozens with food poisoning

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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MOSCOW, July 20. /TASS/. About 190 people picked up a severe case of food poisoning in Russia’s Tuva Region, and nearly 100 of them have been hospitalized, Tuva Regional Head Sholban Kara-ool informed on Friday.

Visitors to a local kebab place ended up suffering from an intestinal infection. “In total, 187 people have sought medical attention over the past couple of days, and 99 have been hospitalized. The other 88 are receiving ambulatory treatment at home under supervision of local physicians and pediatricians. As of today, 13 people have left the hospital because their condition improved, while 86 people remain hospitalized,” the head of Tuva wrote on his VK account.

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Kenya – Over 2,000 Bags of Aflatoxin Infected Maize Seized in Marsabit

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Public Health Officers in Marsabit County have seized 2,856 bags of maize infected with aflatoxin.

The maize, which was stored at the Marsabit National Cereals and Produce Board, was found to have aflatoxin levels eight times above the regulatory limit.

Marsabit County Executive in charge of Public Health and Sanitation David Timado said on Saturday that health officers took action after members of the public raised complaints over the quality and colour of the relief maize.

Mr Timado said the complaints were raised by Jaldesa, Sagante, North Horr area and Laisamis residents.

“Public health officers from various sub-counties visited the National Cereals and Produce Board depot where they picked samples from the different stores for analysis at the Kenya Government Chemist and the National Public Health Laboratories in Nairobi,” said Mr Timado.

Mr Timado added that about 460 bags of relief maize was affected by weevils.

“We have seized all the grains and we urge members of the public to be calm as the situation is under control. All public health officials across the county have started inspecting maize in markets and schools,” added Mr Timado.

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USA – Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits recalled due to Salmonella potential

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall in the United States, including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands, of certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits product. These products contain whey powder as an ingredient, which the whey powder supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

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USA – Swiss Rolls Dessert and Captain Johns Derst’s Bread Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Flowers Foods of Georgia is voluntarily recalling several brands of Swiss rolls and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, according to news reports. The whey powder in those products is suspect. A third party supplier and manufacturer recalled that ingredient.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these recalled products. There is no mention of this recall on the FDA site yet.

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